NAS Patuxent River Tenant Commands
Approximately 90 miles from the fleet at Norfolk, Va., Naval Air Station Patuxent River overlooks the picturesque Chesapeake Bay. The station, affectionately known as “Pax River,” was commissioned in April 1943 and
has since evolved into the center of excellence for naval aviation. With the consolidation, integration and collocation that has occurred throughout the last decade, Pax River now hosts the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, which provide the full spectrum of cquisition management, research and development capabilities, air and ground test and evaluation, aircraft logistics and maintenance management.
This distinctive synergy supports land-based and maritime aircraft and engineering, T&E, integration, and life cycle support for ship/shore electronics. These combined capabilities are unique within the Department of Defense and ensure NAS Patuxent River’s status as an aviation leader working effectively to continue progress through the 21st century.